Flood Watch until 12:00PM Thursday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties: Anson, Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Nash, Richmond, Wake, and Wilson.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain from Tropical Storm Idalia will may become heavy at times overnight, then gradually taper off Thursday morning, with total rainfall amounts generally between 1 and 3 inches. - http://www.floodsafety.noaa.gov
* AFFECTED AREAS: HALIFAX ... FRANKLIN ... NASH ... EDGECOMBE ... WAKE ... JOHNSTON ... WILSON ... MOORE ... LEE ... HARNETT ... ANSON ... RICHMOND
Instructions:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Address/Location
Halifax County NC Emergency Services
10 North King St
Halifax, NC 27839
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 252-593-5016
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Watch